DEMOCRAT: Sen. Barack Obama
From the start, Obama was viewed as charismatic but lacking in substance. Now, fewer than two weeks from our state caucuses, this is no longer the case. Obama's commanding oratorical abilities should not distract voters from his policy proposals, objectives that outline a return of "united" to the United States. We believe his judgment and ideas are the best fit, not just for a party but for a people. We believe Obama represents the best of our polity and a better future for our nation, which is why he is receiving The Daily Iowan's endorsement.
REPUBLICAN: John McCain
John McCain was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 after spending four years in the House of Representatives. A U.S. Navy veteran, McCain was captured while serving in Vietnam and spent more than five years as a prisoner of war. The Arizona senator has succeeded in two careers: as a courageous naval aviator who defended our country in war and a longtime civil servant. These accolades make him the most qualified Republican presidential-nomination candidate, and The Daily Iowan endorses McCain's candidacy.
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The 2007 Merriam-Webster word of the year is w00t. According to the dictionary's website, w00t (interjection) means "expressing joy (it could be after a triumph or for no reason at all); similar in use to the word 'yay' as in 'W00t! I won the contest.' " The remark is part of the esoteric gamer language l33t (leet, elite) speak. This new addition to the English language makes me wonder if nerding out is becoming more socially acceptable or maybe even cool? (2) comments
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